Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-19
The Republicans at Saratoga.
IN. Y. Tribune.]


1t was a level-headed convention. Its
character and tone will delight our party
friends and depress the democracy. There
were no signs of factionalism; unmistakable
proofs were furnished of republican unity
and harmony. Mr.. Evarts, Mr.. Hiscock, Mr..
Miller and the other leaders worked shoulder
to shoulder. If there was any delegate on
hand whose animatng purpose was not I'M
selfshy to conserve the best int erests of the
entire party he failed to make himself known.
The choice of both temporary and perma-
nent presiding officers was excellent. The
selection of Seth Low will be peculiarly graf
flying to young republicans, lille the presence
OF Warner Miller in the chair served to destroy
a large quantity of republican dissension"
ammunition which democratic organs had
carefully manufactured for service in the
campaign. The addresses of these gentlemen
were characterized by earnestness, directness
and ardent devotion t. republican principles.
In its selection of candidates the delegates
doubtless responded to the wishes of the
majority of those for whom they acted. Weeks
ago strong sentiment was developed in
favor of Col. Grant for the head of the ticket.
The fact that he is the son of the great Gen
eral naturally commended him to the atfec-
tionate regard of republicans, while even his
political opponents will admit that
the Colonel is fitted for the position
for which he has been named
alike by character and capacity. Governor
Hill the official head of the democratic party
of New York, last winter singled him out for
political preferment and referred t. him in a
public message as one of those who were
'honest and competent" and possessed of
"the confidence of the people without dis
tincton of party" 1t is seldom that = candi-
Iofa ms nNs surh endorsement the
hands of leading opponent who is nothing
if not an ultra partisan. In the circumstauc-
es it would be an act alike graceful and con-
sstent for the democratic convention to make
the republican candidate for Secretary of
st tie its own.
The candidates who are associated with
Colonel Grant are strong and popular. Mr..
Lamoreaux has an excellent record as County
Judge and could not fail to make a trust
worthy and efficient Controller. Mr. Car
michael has had the special training which
goes to the making of a well-equipped State
Treasurer. He has now serving his second
term as Treasurer of the City of Buffalo, and
his fitness for the position is attested by the
fact that he was reelected by one the largest
maiorities ever given a candidate in that city.
The nomination of Mr.. Dennison for Attor
ney. General ought to commend itself to all
genuine Civil Service Reformefs. He has
already rendered the State good and faithful
service as Deputy Attorney General and thus
has earned the promotion. Mr.. Corneirs
conceded ability and long experience in his
profession amply qualify him for the dis
charge Of the duties of State Engineer.
The platform upon which these worthy
nominees stand is composed of good, sound
planks. The resolutions speak with no IN
certain sound. The affirmation of cardinal
republican doctrine is clear and distinct, not
ably in regard to protection, Civil Service re-
form and the temperance question. On these
points, an on the others, the republicans of
New York express themselves with the
earnestness and vigor born of patriotic con-
viction. The arrangement of democratic
administration, State and National, is as
severe as it just The issues growing out of
the record of the two parties in the last Leg
istalure are fairly and forcibly presented, and
the republican position is stated with emphs-
sis and candor. The platform, like the NOM
| nations, meets the best expectations.
| 1t is only necessary that the campaign
should be as skilifuly conducted as the con-
vention was to win a republican victory.
| The delegates have done their duty. Now let
the republican masses whom they represent
ed do theirs.